Birthstone Blowout

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Sapphire Things

With September wrapping up, we would be remiss if we didn’t showcase a fantastic sapphire piece.  Birthstones have existed in some form or another since biblical times, although the official American list wasn’t established until 1912.  The National Association of Jewelers met and created the list that we still use to this day with a couple minor additions along the way. 

Originally believed to provide the wearer with protective powers, birthstones are often used to create personalized jewelry and multi-colored family jewelry. 

Even though I am a May baby, sapphire has always been my favorite gemstone.  It forms naturally in every color of the rainbow, except red – although blue sapphires are the most well known.  It’s a durable stone, able to worn every day. 

We recently acquired this unique piece.  Made entirely of silver from end to end, this vintage bracelet features an alternating pattern of sapphires and diamonds.  The sapphires are round  in shape with a lovely cornflower blue hue.  Each one is held with four individual prongs.  Ninety stones total 12.00 carats of well-matched beauty.  Interspersed with the sapphires are forty-five round brilliant diamonds.  Every diamond is nestled within an east-west oriented heart-shaped setting that radiates out from the center sapphire.  The diamonds have a combined weight of 2.50 carats.  

This Mid Century gem is quite impressive on the wrist.  Measuring half an inch in width and 7.25 inches in length, this bracelet shimmers and shines from every angle.  Originally priced at $4500 – we are offering it now at an unbelievable blow-out deal.  With a 50% savings, this bold statement bracelet is available now for just $2,250.00!  Not yet on our site, give us a call or stop by to make it yours today!

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 101

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

February 22, 1732 is George Washington’s birthday.  Perhaps the most recognized politician, he was our first President; he served two terms from 1789-1797.  A prominent military man, Washington is considered by many to be the father of the United States.  

Americans began celebrating the life and work of George Washington in 1885, recognizing his birthday as a federal holiday.  Our nations capital is named for him as well as at least three universities.  He appears on Mount Rushmore, the $1 bill and the quarter dollar coin.  

In 1971, the celebration was moved to the third Monday of February and became known as President’s Day, allowing us to honor not only George Washington but all the remarkable men who have served our great country.

We are commemorating this momentous day with a stunning Edwardian bracelet.  A conical cabochon sapphire sits center stage in this early 1900’s gem.  The rich blue tone of the stone is accentuated by a rose cut diamond halo that completely surrounds it.  Six natural pearls cascade from the center down each shoulder.  In classic Edwardian style, the bracelet is constructed from an 18 karat yellow gold base with a layer of platinum on top giving it time-honored appeal.  

The quality and craftsmanship of this bracelet are superb.  In pristine condition, and priced at $3,250, it’s the perfect accessory for President’s Day. 

“You can go to a museum and look or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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